About us
If you love camping, backpacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, nature walks, hiking, biking, fishing, geocaching, photography, outdoor cooking, birding, wildlife viewing, travel, and anything else outdoors... Plus, if you enjoy throwing in some cultural activities, cooking, movie nights, and other one off events with fun people, NEO is for you!
If you like fun volunteer opportunities working with schools and the community to teach others how to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, we have that too! Welcome to NEO (Nature & Eclectic Outdoors)!
NEO is a Texas based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor oriented lives for better health, happiness, and life balance. Check out our website at [www.NEOproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/)
NEO events are open to everyone, and most activities are family, kid, and pet friendly! Events are free or low cost! We supplement our regular outdoor events with amazing cultural opportunities and affordable travel adventures. Our goal is to make outdoor activities and incredible travel events accessible to everyone.
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We love being outdoors! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to experience hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, kayaking, geocaching, and anything else they would like to try out. We love to travel and get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and we want others to have this opportunity to travel with us in a safe and relaxed environment.
NEO may host an all day hike at Brazos Bend State Park, a weekend camp at Pedernales Falls, or a cool mid-week night hike at Memorial Park. You could even find us introducing members to the Colorado Rockies on a long weekend! Whatever NEO does, we’re going to make some new friends, create amazing lifelong memories, and have a blast!
NEO has several special initiatives described on our website atwww.neoproject.org, but one initiative in particular has gained us incredible respect and notoriety. Through our “Wilderness Kids” initiative, NEO encourages kids and families to get off the couch, away from the video games and cell phones, and OUTSIDE. With the help of contributions and donations, NEO hosts events and clinics designed to teach kids necessary skills for enjoying outdoor activities and thriving in the natural world. Kids develop leadership and teamwork skills while learning about water safety, hiking, camping, nature and wildlife, and much more! They are also introduced to people from all walks of life and from all over the world, giving them a broader understanding of the world and cultures around them.
We partner with schools, businesses, and other organizations to facilitate field trips, on campus events, and team builders. We also host private events that help support our nonprofit mission. Get in touch with us today to discuss these special programs and events.
If you would like to learn more about becoming involved in our NEO Volunteer Corps helping out at fun community outreach events and in our school partnerships, email us at [contact@neoproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/?page_id=891)
Upcoming events
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Sunset/night hike - Terry Hershey Park 5+/- miles
Rustling Pines, 300 Wycliffe Dr, Houston, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
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Leaving 5 minutes after the start time. Sunset is around 8pm-ish.
Hiking Wilcrest west then over the bayou to the dirt trail (anthills) towards Dairy Ashford. These trails have elevation changes, slopes, along with roots throughout the trails.
If the trails have puddles of water on them we will walk the paved trail on the north bank of the bayou.
There is an option for anyone to cross over at Kirkwood if the elevation changes in the hike is a bit too much. You can then take the paved trail back to the starting point.
Total distance will be +/-5 miles.
Parking is street parking within the neighborhood along Wycliffe street (which is parallel to Wilcrest)
Houston is huge so any rain chance prediction does not mean it will rain in the area of the hike. https://weather.com/weather/radar/interactive/l/85d7f10298720a0f99fe16258c4756827ed3b56ed59447e35bf0e5f79bb0ddd6?par=samsung_widget
Dogs are welcome but must be friendly, and they must stay on a leash at all times...no exceptions. There could be multiple dogs, so be sure they are not dog aggressive.
There are no restrooms at the trailhead or along the trail.
Supplies: Water •
Hiking shoes or shoes with good tread •
Bug spray •
Headlamp (approx 120-200 lumens)
NEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience. Much of our work is with schools and historically marginalized communities. If you like what we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through your bank's Zelle option to "contact@neoproject.org", or become a monthly donor at neoproject.org/donate.
Thank you!
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Sunset Night hike Barker reservoir (Bush park)+/-5 miles
Fun Fair Positive Soccer - Westheimer Pkwy, 20150 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. Video summary
This walk/hike will be mostly on paved surface and some dirt pathway. Sunset is at around 8pm.
This park use to close at dusk. Now it closes at 9pm. I've wanted to stay into the night to hear the owls. It's not guaranteed that we will see/hear an owl. 🤞
Restrooms are at the meeting location only.
What to bring:
Comfortable shoes
Headlamp/flashlight
Drink/electrolytes
Snack
Love of nature10 attendees
Bike ride, weekday Westchase & Brays bayou trails +/- 11 miles
Chick Fil A, 6840 W Sam Houston parkway 77072, Houston, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
This weekday bike ride will be +/-11 miles along paved trails of Arthur Story park, Brays Bayou.
12+ mph pace
If it is more than you are use to it is an out and back ride. At any point you can stop and wait for the other riders to return or turn around and head back to Storey park.
Arthur Storey park is quite large and has an incredible view of the sunset from behind The Home Depot. The park closes at dusk.
Before the day of the ride, fill your tires with air, check your brakes, oil your chain. When riding with the group, ride as if you are riding by yourself. look both ways when crossing intersections.
Be familiar with changing the gears of your bike as you ride to help with the down & ups of the trail.
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Extra bike tire tube
Hydration/water/electrolytes
Snacks
Bike lights (approx 200 lumens)3 attendees
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